Google Pixel Buds (2020) vs Technics EAH-AZ100: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Google Pixel Buds (2020) vs Technics EAH-AZ100, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Google Pixel Buds (2020)

Not yet scored

$180

Full review data

True Wireless

Technics EAH-AZ100

86Outstanding

$250

Full review data

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Technics EAH-AZ100 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Google Pixel Buds (2020)
Technics EAH-AZ100

HearWiki score

Sound

9.2

Noise cancelling

8.6

Battery

8.7

Calls

7.8

Value

8.1

Price (USD)

$180

$250

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Technics EAH-AZ100 (2025) against Google Pixel Buds (2020) (2020). The Technics EAH-AZ100 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec LC3 against AAC, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

Pixel Buds (2020)2020
EAH-AZ10020255 yr newer

What differsPixel Buds (2020)EAH-AZ100

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Top codec: AAC; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: None; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes

Level on: Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Pixel Buds (2020)EAH-AZ100

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $180; $250
HearWiki score: Not scored; 86
Released: 2020; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 2× 12 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 12 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 5 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 10 h
Battery incl. case: 24 h; 28 h
Full charge time: -; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 2 h; 15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: none; hybrid
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Google Assistant; Yes
Weight: 5.3 g; 11.8 g
Case weight: 56.1 g; 42 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: GA01470-US; -
Microphones: 2; 2
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: beamforming; -

Specification comparison of Google Pixel Buds (2020) vs Technics EAH-AZ100
Spec	Google Pixel Buds (2020)	Technics EAH-AZ100
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$180	$250
HearWiki score	Not scored	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2020	2025
Audio
Driver	2× 12 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	12 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	2	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	5 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	10 h
Battery incl. case	24 h	28 h
Full charge time	-	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 2 h	15 min → 1.2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	none	hybrid
Transparency mode	No	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Google Assistant	Yes
Design
Weight	5.3 g	11.8 g
Case weight	56.1 g	42 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	GA01470-US	-
Calls
Microphones	2	2
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	beamforming	-

What reviewers said

Google Pixel Buds (2020)

These true wireless earbuds from Google focus on seamless integration with Google Assistant and adaptive audio that adjusts to your surroundings. They offer a comfortable, secure fit with IPX4 sweat resistance and a pocketable case that supports wireless charging, though they lack any form of active noise cancellation. Battery life is decent for a single charge, but the total with the case is on the lower side for the price point.

Pro:Seamless Google Assistant integration with hands-free voice commands
Pro:Adaptive sound automatically adjusts volume based on environment
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit with IPX4 water resistance

Con:No active noise cancellation at this price
Con:Battery life is only average at 5 hours per charge
Con:No Bluetooth multipoint connectivity

Technics EAH-AZ100

The Technics EAH-AZ100 are premium true wireless earbuds that deliver rich, detailed sound through a 10mm dynamic driver, with support for high-resolution LDAC streaming. They combine effective hybrid active noise cancellation with a comfortable, IPX4-rated design, plus smart features like multipoint pairing and wireless charging for versatile daily use. With up to 12 hours of playtime on a single charge, they are built to last through long listening sessions.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with LDAC support
Pro:Strong hybrid ANC and transparency modes
Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case

Con:Premium price point
Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive
Con:No aptX codec support

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